METAL LAVENDER

The organic lavandin from Grasse gives this such a clean, almost metallic edge—it’s unlike any lavender I’ve tried. I sprayed it on at 8am and could still catch whiffs on my scarf at dinner.

The opening sniff hits sharp and green, like crushed stems, before settling into a softer, powdery dry-down that lingers for hours. I just wish the projection were a bit stronger after the first hour, but the organic lavandin quality really comes through.

The lavender here is grown organically in Grasse, and you can really smell that difference—it’s cleaner, more herbal than the usual sweet stuff. Lasts a solid six hours on my skin, though I wish the sillage were just a touch stronger.